Description
This colorfully illustrated multicultural childrens book presents several Japanese fairy tales and other folk storiesproviding insight into a rich oral culture.
Welcome to a fantastic world populated by magical teakettles, long-nosed goblins, brave warriors, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan.
Drawn from Japanese folklore that has been passed down from generation to generation, the nine enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold just for todays readers. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries and important lessons, theyre sure to become story time favorites.
Included are some of Japans best-loving children stories:
Peach Boy
The Magic Teakettle
Monkey-Dance and Sparrow-Dance
The Long-Nosed Goblins
The Rabbit in the Moon
The Rabbit in the Moon
The Tongue-Cut Sparrow
Sill Saburo
The Toothpick Warriors
The Sticky-Sticky Pine
Author: Florence Sakade
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 09/15/2008
Series: Favorite Childrens Stories
Pages: 48
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 9.30h x 9.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9784805309964
Language: English
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